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50 Brilliant Yet Cheap DIY Baby Shower Favors!
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You don’t have to spend an arm and a leg to celebrate in style. Create some memories for the momma-to-be and her guests by hand-making some goodies for everyone to enjoy. Check out these 50 brilliant yet cheap DIY baby shower favors to round our the festivities!
1. Dreamsicles
Studio DIY has some dreamsicle pops that you can whip up in a pinch and serve on your guests’ way out. Allow them to enjoy their thank you immediately!
2. Candy Jars
A batch of mason jars aren’t too expensive and they’re a great starting piece for your shower favor! Fill it up, design a label and bam – it’s an adorable and thoughtful gift for the guests. (via)
3. Rustic Candy Boxes
Consumer Crafts shows off how to make some rustic boxes to house your shower favors. Just fill it up with the momma-to-be’s favorite treats!
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Hand SanitizersHere’s another easy and inexpensive favor to pass out to all of the shower guests. Grab a batch from your favorite store and DIY your own label. It’s simple! (Pinterest)
5. Personalized Rock Candy Pops
Similar to the hand sanitizers above, these rock candy treats are easy too! Grab a batch and DIY your own, personal labels – thanks for the idea Something Turquoise!
6. Body Oil Perfume Spray
Something Turquoise also shows us how to create some body oil perfume sprays that are both thoughtful and inexpensive to make. Hop on over and check out the details.
7. Mini Donut Candies
These mini donuts candies from Paper N Stitch are one of the most adorable ideas around. Whip up a batch and have every guest carry a bag with them.
8. Washi Tape Candy Jars
If you find a set of jars or mini vials for a great price, snatch them up. All you need are some candies and a bit of washi tape to style them. (via)
9. Oreo Sprinkle Pops
Catch My Party showed off some Oreo sprinkle pops that won’t break the bank. Your guests will ooh and ahh over their charm but, luckily, they’re tasty too!
10. Rice Krispie Treat Hearts
Believe it or not, these pretty rice krispy treats won’t hurt the wallet either. Grab the easy recipe over at Intimate Weddings.
11. Fresh Fruit
A b out of fresh fruit could be the best way to say thanks to all the shower guests. Pay homage to the season and check out some alternative inspiration at Intimate Weddings.
12. Potted Herbs
The Sweetest Occasion featured an easy tutorial for some potted herbs that double as shower favors. Believe or not, they’re quite inexpensive as well!
13. Birdseed Hearts
The perfect springtime favor would involve a bit of birdseed. Every guest will walk away with a new ornament for their yard and a treat for the birds too. (via)
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Hot Cocoa Flavor VialsGreen Wedding Shoes showcased a batch of hot chocolate vials that act perfectly as shower favors as well. Pass out different flavors and have fun with it!
15. Button Cookies
Check out these cute cookies from One Charming Party! Have a “cute as a button” themed baby shower and send guests out with baggies of buttons!
16. Citrus Coriander Rub
Martha Stewart gave us this delicious recipe for citrus rub that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg to recreate either! It’s a unique touch to the celebration.
17. Glitter Marshmallows
Why not make some glitter marshmallows for the guests to enjoy with a hot cup of cocoa once all the commotion has died down? Check this one out at Shrimp Salad Circus!
18. Mint Sugar Scrub
Learn how to make some mint sugar scrub over at Love Vividly. Sugar scrubs don’t cost much to recreate, you’ll spend more money on the hard you choose!
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Vanilla Sugar VialsA bit of vanilla sugar can go a long way as well. Grab all the details by visiting Apple Brides tonight!
20. Melted Crayon Coins
Here’s a fun way to create a festive thank you for your guests to enjoy. Bring a bout of color and creativity into the mix with some help from Intimate Weddings.
21. Glitter Wine Stoppers
Corks don’t cost much. In fact, you could always use your collection of corks to get this DIY started without spending a dime! (via)
22. Pie To Go
Whip up some pie and send them off with all of your guests. You’ll just need to grab a bit more inspiration from Martha Stewart.
23. Decorated Candy Apples
Candy apples can be a great way to DIY some baby shower favors without spending too much on frivolous “stuff.” You can even make this an activity for all of the guests to enjoy. (via)
24. He or She Hershey Bars
A bout of “He” or “She” bars can go a long way as well. It’s also a great way to reveal the gender of the baby! (Pinterest)
25. Jelly Bean Bags
Simple and sweet is always a great option. Visit Oh Happy Day for the easy details behind these jelly bean bags.
26. Confetti Vials
An easy and cheap way to whip up some baby shower invites would be to look toward the glitter. Fill up some vials with confetti and call it a day! (via)
27. S’mores Kits
S’mores kits won’t cost much either and they’re really easy to make. Hop on over to Evermine for some extra inspiration.
28. Tea Bags
Tea is always a great idea and you can do it in a way that keeps things in budget. Decorate and style them to fit the theme and be done! (via)
29. Caramel Popcorn
The Knot featured some great ideas concerning favor ideas and we had to grab the caramel popcorn for our readers too!
30. Paint Stick Keychain
Who knew those free paint sticks that you can get at the home improvement store could turn into something so adorable. Snag the tutorial at Ruffled.
31. Butterscotch Candy Bags
Evermine has a great tutorial behind these easy-to-replicate butterscotch candy bags. Send this off with your pals after a day of celebrating the baby-to-come!
32. Bath Bombs
The Makeup Dummy knows that everyone loves a good bath bombs. Follow along and learn how to make these too!
33. Hand Warmers
All you need are some fabric scraps to get these started. And, of course, they don’t cost much to make either! (Swoon Studio)
34. Chocolate Chip Cookies
Intimate Weddings knows that you can’t go wrong with a delicious bath of chocolate chip cookies. These won’t break the bank and every guest will walk away happy.
35. Infused Sugars
We’re loving these infused sugars from HGTV! Follow along and learn how to make some fun mixtures for your gals to enjoy!
36. Bubblegum
Bubblegum can do the trick too. We found this idea over at HGTV and know that these candies don’t cost much – and you can gift them in lots of different ways!
37. Fortune Cookies
Whether you pass them out in their wrapped or take it up a notch and dip them in some chocolate to fit your “luck” or “Asian-inspired” theme, fortune cookies can be so much fun! They’re unique too and we’re loving the innovation. (via)
38. Cotton Candy
You can buy cotton candy in batches too on the cheap! The, just like they did at DIY Network, wrap it up in all kinds of ways with all kinds of phrases to say thanks!
39. Flower-Topped Macarons
Check out this fun idea from Sugar and Cloth! Whether you bake or buy a batch of macaroons, a bunch of flowers can be used to top them off quite nicely.
40. Mason Jar Cookie Mix
Again, mason jars don’t cost to much and night does the ingredients to this cookie mix. Grab the recipe at Sheri Silver.
41.
Fabric OrnamentsIf you’re celebrating around Christmastime, why not whip up some ornaments. Grab the tutorial for these fabric cuties at Place of My Taste.
42. Bubbles
Bubbles could be easy and fun too. And there are so many different ways to present them, check out A Bubbly Life now!
43. White Chocolate Caramel Pretzels
Here’s another snack that’s satisfying, sweet and easy! These dipped pretzels from No Biggie are the perfect party favor!
44. Hugs & Kisses
These bags of hugs and kisses could be fun for your shower as well. Just hop on over and take a look at Evermine.
45. Smarties
Evermine also took some Smarties and wrapped them up tight. It’s a festive way to show your appreciation – and easy too!
46. Coca-Cola
Crafty Morning shows off another favor idea that won’t break the bank and one that guests will love. All you have to do is DIY and design your own tags.
47. Sugar Lip Scrub
Here’s another pampering favor that A Beautiful Mess featured on their site. All you need is a bit of sugar to get yourself started with this one.
48. Dum Dum Pops
Dum dum pops are easy to find and inexpensive to buy! Grab them and then get creative with their send off. (via)
49. Popping Popcorn
Instead of already popped corn, go with a car of ready-to-be-popped kernels! Evermine has all the details on this “punny” idea.
50. Marshmallow Pops
Honey & Lime used marshmallows in their favor idea too! Create marshmallow pops with some dipping chocolates and paper straws!
25 Best Baby Shower Favors — What to Give Guests at Baby Showers
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cutest baby shower favor
Crazystorey Mini Honey Jars
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cutest baby shower favor
Crazystorey Mini Honey Jars
$20 at Amazon
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- This favor is super budget-friendly
Cons
- You'll have to add your own honey to the jars
Since having babies is as sweet as can be, a tiny jar of honey can make for a great baby shower favor. These come in the most adorable little jar along with a super-cute wood dipper.
Price noted is for 32.
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luxury baby shower favor
Kind and Bloom Rose Bath Bombs
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luxury baby shower favor
Kind and Bloom Rose Bath Bombs
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$3 at Etsy
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- Personalized
- Budget-friendly
Cons
- You may want to consider whether everyone you're gifting it to likes baths or has a tub
These handmade bath bombs provide instant zen thanks to a mix of rose essential oils and petals. Add your label personalization when you order to honor the occasion.
Price noted is per unit.
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Printable Baby Shower Favor Tag
Penny Lane Stationery 'Watch Me Grow' Baby Shower Thank You Tags
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Printable Baby Shower Favor Tag
Penny Lane Stationery 'Watch Me Grow' Baby Shower Thank You Tags
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$7 at Etsy
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- Personalized
- Can be made into the kind of favor that will last
Cons
- Not the most budget-friendly favor, as you'll have to buy the succulents and/or pots separately
- Assembly is required
Use twine to wrap this adorable tag around a succulent you buy from a local nursery, and guests can enjoy a bit of greenery year round. The price is for one personalized digital file that you'll download. Then, you can print as many tags as you want on your own.
Pro Tip: For a budget-friendly option, you can also wrap these tags around dollar store pots and let guests add their own plants at home.
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fun favor for a virtual baby shower
Pop It When She Pops Personalized Champagne Baby Shower Favor Tags
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fun favor for a virtual baby shower
Pop It When She Pops Personalized Champagne Baby Shower Favor Tags
$1 at Etsy
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- You can personalize your champagne with this special tag
- Easy to assemble around your bottles
Cons
- Champagne is not included
A bottle of mini champagne (or sparkling grape juice) is the perfect celebratory gift for guests to enjoy when the baby arrives. Use these cheeky labels to make mini bottles of bubbly even cuter.
Planning a virtual or drive-by shower? Send these out ahead of time and have everyone pop their bottles together when the time comes, even if you're technically apart.
Price noted is per unit.
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inexpensive baby shower favor
My Dream Soap Vegan Personalized Soaps
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inexpensive baby shower favor
My Dream Soap Vegan Personalized Soaps
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- These are some of the most beautiful favors we've found
- Great scents
- Budget-friendly
Cons
- They're so beautiful, it's almost a shame to use them
These vegan soaps are handmade with love using a natural cold process, then gorgeously wrapped with the addition of dried flowers. Choose from over 60 styles of these scented beauties, which would make for a special accent in any bathroom.
Price noted is per unit.
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Kate Aspen 'Born to Be Wild' Animal Candles
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Kate Aspen 'Born to Be Wild' Animal Candles
$14 at Amazon
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- As cute as can be
- Quality packaging
Cons
- The candle may be more decorative than something people will use
Perfect for a wild party and an even wilder ride with a baby, these animal candles are the cutest keepsakes to take home.
Price noted is for a set of 4 (monkey, zebra, tiger, elephant).
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Cookiebox Store Macaron Boxes
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Cookiebox Store Macaron Boxes
$10 at Etsy
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- This edible gift will be a true crowd-pleaser
Cons
- Assembly will be required
These customizable favor boxes can fit 2 colorful macarons each. Or, wrap up your favorite chocolates or other sweet treat.
Price noted is for 1 set of 10 boxes, ribbons, and stickers.
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QUNGCO Helping Hand Cream
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QUNGCO Helping Hand Cream
$17 at Amazon
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- The MOST useful gift on our list
Cons
- They're small, so consider them the kind of lotion to leave in the car or a small purse
Sometimes a non-traditional party favor works best for your guests. We love these hand creams that you can buy in bulk because they're universally useful. With a variety of scents and tube designs, you can even offer them up in a basket so your guests can choose their favorite.
Price noted is for a pack of 18.
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Bentley Seed Co. Special Seeds
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Bentley Seed Co. Special Seeds
$30 at Amazon
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- Lovely, personalized packaging
- Instructions are on the envelope for how to plant the seeds
Cons
- If your guests do not have a green thumb, they might not actually plant them
Send your guests off with a packet of seeds to plant. Each envelope — which come in six different color options — contains a mix of wildflower seeds.
Price noted is for a set of 25 favors.
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Gender Neutral Baby Shower Favor
ChapStick Baby Soft Lips
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Gender Neutral Baby Shower Favor
ChapStick Baby Soft Lips
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$14 at Amazon
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- Practical gift
- Familiar, beloved brand
Cons
- More of a winter gift when chapped lips are the worst
As practical as they come, this chapstick pack comes with 10 favors to gift. The familiar lip product will be appreciated and used year round.
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Rubi & Lib Personalized Cups
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Rubi & Lib Personalized Cups
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$3 at Etsy
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- Beautiful font that can be personalized
- Cups are always useful, so this is a practical gift
Cons
- Not dishwasher-safe
This gift can be used at the party and beyond. Guests can enjoy their drinks out of these custom cups at the shower, then take them home.
Price noted is per unit.
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Prepping Parties Doughnut Favor Bags
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Prepping Parties Doughnut Favor Bags
$24 at Etsy
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- We love that these bags can be personalized
- During COVID times, it's nice to have separate packaging for edible treats
Cons
- You'll have to buy the donuts separately
- Some assembly will be required
Place a donut from a local bakery in town in one of these favor bags to delight guests at your shower. Consider it a sweet send-off.
Price noted is for 12 favor bags.
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punny baby shower favor
YKLIGTN Poppin' Bottle Opener
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punny baby shower favor
YKLIGTN Poppin' Bottle Opener
$33 at Amazon
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- Quality product for a good price
- Useful item
- Comes packaged nicely
Cons
- Not everyone attending your party will be a beer drinker, but remind them you can also use this for opening bottles of pop!
Made of hard zinc alloy with an electroplated gold surface, these adorable bottle openers come in a lovely box that's ready to gift.
Price noted is for a set of 24 favors.
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It's a Boy!
Jelly Belly Jelly (Baby) Belly
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It's a Boy!
Jelly Belly Jelly (Baby) Belly
$22 at Amazon
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- Budget-friendly
- Edible gifts are so fun, and these jelly beans come from a well-known brand
Cons
- Not personalized
This 24-count box of 1 oz. pouches of Berry Blue jelly beans is perfect for a gender reveal or baby shower for a boy. Crowd-pleasing Jelly Belly jelly beans are fat-free, gluten-free, and peanut-free.
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unique baby shower favor
fanushome Macrame Rainbow Keychain
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unique baby shower favor
fanushome Macrame Rainbow Keychain
$3 at Etsy
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- Awesome DIY vibes
- Style is so on-trend right now
Cons
- Not the most budget-friendly favor
These unique macrame keychains can used long after your baby shower to remind guests of the happy occasion and the baby on the way. Different color choices are available based on baby's gender.
Price noted is per unit.
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Kate Aspen Woodland Favor Boxes
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Kate Aspen Woodland Favor Boxes
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$12 at Amazon
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- Box is beautifully designed
Cons
- Boxes come empty and unassembled
- This box does not come personalized, but you can add a customized sticker if you want to
These cute woodland favor boxes come empty, so you can fill them with candies, cookies, or any other treat you wish to send home with your guests. The fitting words "Adventure Awaits" decorate the outer box.
Price noted is for a set of 24 favor boxes.
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personalized baby shower favor idea
Dearly Beeloved 'Grow With Baby' Seedling Shower Favor
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personalized baby shower favor idea
Dearly Beeloved 'Grow With Baby' Seedling Shower Favor
$9 at Etsy
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- It symbolizes something so special
- You can personalize the label
Cons
- You'll need to make sure the contents don't dry out, so you can't purchase too far in advance
- Some people don't have a green thumb and may not know what to do with these
This gift tree favor will grow alongside your little one. A customized label will commemorate the special day, but after the event, the gift recipient can plant their blue spruce or pine seedling at home.
Price noted is per unit.
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baby shower favor guests will actually use
Kate Aspen 'Sugar, Spice and Everything Nice' Ceramic Sugar Bowl
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baby shower favor guests will actually use
Kate Aspen 'Sugar, Spice and Everything Nice' Ceramic Sugar Bowl
$15 at Amazon
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- Comes already packaged beautifully
Cons
- This favor is breakable, so keep that in mind when transporting
Honor the arrival of your little one by giving guests this sweet ceramic sugar bowl that reads "Sugar & Spice" on one side and "Everything Nice" on the other, with a matching ceramic lid. Guests will really use this favor, whether as a sugar bowl, kitchen spice jar, or holder for tiny trinkets.
Price noted is for set of 2.
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DIY baby shower favor idea
Give It Pretty 'Baby Is Brewing' Resealable Favor Bag
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DIY baby shower favor idea
Give It Pretty 'Baby Is Brewing' Resealable Favor Bag
$8 at Etsy
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- Who doesn't love a good pun?
Cons
- Coffee/tea is not included
Resealable, air-tight and grease-proof, simply add coffee—ground or still in bean form—or your favorite tea blend to these personalized kraft favor bags. They also come in white.
Price noted is per unit.
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J&J 4 Ever Favors Natural Stone Agate Candle Favors
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J&J 4 Ever Favors Natural Stone Agate Candle Favors
$13 at Etsy
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- Intricate and stunning
- Can also be personalized
Cons
- Pricey
- Breakable, so pack with caution and be careful during transport
Candles in beautiful containers adorned with a gem—that's not a party favor anyone will expect. But, it certainly will impress attendees
Price noted is per unit.
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Food & Menu Offers for Baby Shower 💡 Holidays | HomeInteriorz.com
- Non-Meal Baby Shower
- Sample Brunch Baby Shower Menu
- Sample Lunch Baby Shower Menu
- Sample Dinner Menu Baby Shower
Most baby showers offer some food . You usually come up with a menu based on several factors, including:
- Baby shower time
- Baby shower length
- Baby shower location
- Baby shower budget
Another important thing to consider is how the mother feels. For example, you might not want to drink alcohol at a baby shower because the mother-to-be cannot drink. You would like to serve foods she loves.
So if a hit is her favorite, be sure to add it to the menu.
Baby shower outside of meals
If you avoid meal times (breakfast, lunch and dinner), meals can be a light snack with cake. As you get closer to the food, expect more food. Two o'clock in the afternoon is a fairly common time for baby showers. At this time of day, the menu may include:
- Fruit salad
- vegetable tray with a failure of
- Drinks
- Perforator
- mini-tube or hot appetizers
- Cake or dessert
Example menu for the children's shower Brunch
If you plan to have a children around breakfast hour, around 10-11 am, here are some things you may want to consider:
- Mini Omelettes
- Juices: apple, orange, cranberry cranberries, etc.)
- Buns
- Bagels with cream cheese
- Fruit salad
- Casseroles (French toast, potato hash brown, etc. )
Sample menu for lunch baby shower baby shower.
Dinner time frames provide some flexibility, especially between hot and cold menu items. Here are some cool things you can cater for:
- Finger sandwiches (pimento, turkey, benedictine, ham, chicken salad, etc.)
- Fresh vegetables with dips
- Apples with caramel sauce for dipping
- Cupcakes (they feel less formal but nice and Portable)
- Soup
Sample Dinner Menu Baby Shower
The dinner menu can be a little tricky, which is why it's one of the least popular times to throw a shower in the house, short of steam showers. Many times a dinner that took a shower was served or hosted in a restaurant. If you choose to host it yourself, you'll likely need a theme for your food to help you select and minimize the type of foods on offer. Examples include barbecue, baked potato bar, mexican, chili, burgers, etc. While I'm also a big proponent of breakfast for lunch, this will depend on how formal you want your children's shower was .
If you had a BBQ dinner, you can offer:
- Several types of BBQ (chicken, pork, etc.)
- Bread or buns to eat BBQ
- Fried pickles (favorite pregnancy)
- Bread rolls
If you have a baked potato bar, it may include:
- Regular and sweet potatoes
- Butter
- Grated cheese
- vegetables
- Salsa
- Sour Cream
No matter when you're holding a baby shower, food will really help set the mood. A more casual meal helps to calm the tone, while a formal meal sets the tone for a more formal baby shower. There is no right or wrong answer, just what works for you or your family. Remember that this is supposed to be a holiday and there is more than one way to celebrate.
Video instruction: Cheap and cheerful. Issue 1 - 08/28/2017.
Baby shower menu ideas everyone will love
Baby showers are social events, so naturally they often include snacks or meals. When it comes to these one-on-one events, everything from eateries to brunch and dinner menus is fair game. Choose the menu that best suits the mom-to-be, shower theme, and your guests.
Mini Menu
The idea behind the Mini Menu is to serve appetizers, appetizers or tapas where people can choose between small snacks at stations in the room. Since babies are mini versions of adults, the theme works with any shower. Offer small plates, cocktail napkins, and small appetizer forks to match the theme. For this appetizer-only menu, serve five to ten small appetizers at stations like these, which include nine appetizers and a drink.
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Big Flavor Station
Italian starters are perfect for mini menus because they taste familiar. Thanks to these products, guests get great taste in a small portable snack.
- The Italian bruschetta recipe includes several ingredients such as tomatoes and balsamic vinegar piled on top of a small piece of bread. Look for fresh tomatoes and mozzarella from local farms or artisans at the farmers' market to enhance the flavor. If you're looking for a low-carb option, skip the bread and place the bruschetta on top of a thick slice of mozzarella.
- Another quick and elegant snack - prosciutto and figs. All you need are three ingredients and a few toothpicks to make these twisted pieces. If you can't get figs, try kumquats or apricots instead.
- Try a mini kebab with meatballs in a pot and a slice of mozzarella cheese for a real Italian taste. Meatballs are hearty but incredibly easy to take off.
Hearty Meal Station
If you're looking for a hearty meal, try snacks with meat or protein.
- Crab Cake Recipes is an easy seafood variant of Crab Cake Recipes. Make mini versions that guests can grab and eat in one go.
- Make a batch of croquettes from Basic Croquette Recipe, which are similar to crab cakes in that they contain beef and breadcrumbs. Since you're shaping the croquettes by hand, you can make them more like meatballs and poke them with toothpicks for an easy mini snack.
- If you want something light, try Shrimp Cocktail Recipe. It always pleases the audience and requires almost no effort.
Offer a variety of dipping sauces at this station, such as barbecue sauce, horseradish, ketchup.
Easy Fare
Make this table your lighter and simpler appetizer table with 2 easy sandwich options like Meatless Sandwich Recipes and 3 Delicious Chicken Salad Recipes.
- Make a normal sandwich and cut it into four equal squares to make them miniature.
- Swap white bread for whole grain or whole grain bread for a healthier sandwich.
- Pair these with simple salad skewers made from grape tomatoes, a folded bibb lettuce leaf and a small piece of cheese on a toothpick. Drizzle skewers with your favorite salad dressing or serve them as dips.
Dessert station
No baby shower is complete without a delicious and delicious dessert.
- Get creative with chocolate covered strawberries by painting white chocolate pink or blue before dipping strawberries.
- If you're looking for a less sweet dessert, dip strawberries with yogurt instead of white chocolate.
- Serve with decorative mini cupcakes for the perfect tiny dessert.
Beverage station
Fill the decorative metal basket with ice and mini water bottles for easy drinking. Create custom punch bowls by filling Mason Mini Jars with the classic Baby Shower Punch Recipe. Cut a hole in the lid of each jar large enough to fit straws in and decorate with cute striped or polka dot designer straws.
Vegetarian Family Menu
Take advantage of the friendly atmosphere of vegetarian food and serve it in the family dining room. Place plates with each dish in the center of the tables for guests to pass them around. Guests are sure to talk about food choices that may be outside of their comfort zone. Garnish dishes or plates with fresh herbs or chopped fruits and vegetables that go with the taste of the food. Thin slices of lemon or pepper look great around the edge of the plate.
Main courses
The options offered ensure that all guests have a good experience.
- Since not all guests are likely to be vegetarians, choose a main course with familiar ingredients, such as Low Fat Snack Recipes. Filled with peppers, onions, cream cheese and spices like cumin, these quesadillas are easy to make and easy to eat. Make them even healthier by using whole wheat tortillas instead of flour tortillas.
- Pair quesadillas with 3 recipes for vegan salad wraps filled with the flavor of a quinoa sweet potato wrap. Baked sweet potatoes, quinoa, and avocado are the protagonists of these delicious lettuce-wrapped dishes. These wraps use the same spices as the quesadillas, so they're great for those who want to try both main courses. You can substitute rice or other grains for quinoa to make it more popular.
Sides
Choose side dishes that pair well with bold main courses.
- Since the main courses contain a lot of flavor and some heat, one of the great side dishes is the Oven-Baked Vegan Enchilada Casserole Recipe with the Oven-Baked Enchilada Vegan Casserole Recipe. Mix black beans, mango, corn and tomatoes with hot rice for a fragrant and warm taste. If you can't find a mango, try pineapple instead.
- For a cold refreshing drink, try How to Make a Pickled Vegetable Salad to Surprise the Table from How to Make a Pickled Vegetable Salad to Surprise the Table . Raw artichokes, zucchini, onions, peppers, and cauliflower get a flavor boost when marinated in a simple honey mustard marinade. For a more satisfying taste, add marinated tofu or diced cold cheese like mozzarella. Choose the vegetables you like or those that are seasonally grown near you.
- Egg-free banana bread recipe, tips and tricks for successful baking your menu in a simple way Egg-free banana bread recipe, tips and tricks for baking success. Try one of the many egg substitutes, such as vegetable oil or fruit puree. Most people will not be able to distinguish this recipe from the classic, so even those who do not like adventure love it.
Dessert
Finish off your meal with a themed cake or cupcakes made from the Vegan Chocolate Cake recipe for sweet food. Using ingredients like almond milk, vinegar, coffee, and applesauce, you can make a delicious vegan cake. Decorate the cake in your own theme and your guests won't even know it's vegan.
Beverages
Vegetarian menus must include water as one of the main drinks. You can also file How to Make Lemon Juice Lemonade (and Its Benefits) from Real Lemons. This menu works best with the old-fashioned version. Pour a pitcher on each table and make it festive by adding ice cubes with individual pieces of soft fruit like raspberries or strawberries frozen inside.
Multicultural buffet menu
If your parents-to-be are multicultural or the theme of the soul is something earthy like geography or a map, a menu inspired by multiculturalism will do. Serve this menu like a classic buffet so guests don't feel compelled to try everything. Add tiny cocktail flags to each dish to signify their origin. Use serving utensils, plates and tablecloths inspired by the artistic styles of different cultures to complete the look.
Main courses
When choosing main courses, try to choose those that can be widely popular.
- Bring out Indian culture with this easy 3 chicken curry recipe. While curry powder may be a new flavor for some, this simple soup-like recipe includes mostly basic ingredients like chicken, onion, and garlic. Serve with a bread variant such as naan for an authentic feel.
- Give your guests a completely different taste with this slow-cooked carnitas recipe inspired by Mexican culture. This shredded pork is perfect for making your own burrito bar, where guests can fill a corn or flour tortilla with carnitas and toppings like salsa, tomato and lettuce. Add chili peppers or jalapeno peppers to the fire and replace the pork shoulder with whatever chopped one you prefer.
Sides
Choose sides with rice or pasta.
- Add a twist to a traditional side dish when you cook Prawn Fried Rice Style Shrimp Fried Rice Recipe. This side takes white rice to the next level with the addition of spicy sausage.
- Get a taste of Egyptian culture with a simple recipe How to make falafel . Mashed chickpeas with various spices are shaped into flattened balls and fried to make this delicious dish. Trade chickpeas for beans for a more authentic dish.
- Complete your offerings with an easy noodle dish called Yakisoba Recipe.